Wattys 2024 Grand Prize winner Goal: Gayumahin ang lalaking crush na crush mo. Plot twist: May ibang nakiinom sa drinks na hinaluan mo ng gayuma.

As she navigates the turbulent journey of self-discovery, Wednesday Denise learns that true freedom comes from within. She realizes that letting go of toxic relationships and embracing her own desires is not only necessary but empowering. *** Wednesday Denise's life is a constant struggle to win the approval of her indifferent parents. Despite the obligations she never asked for as the eldest, she can't bring herself to abandon her family. As a founding member of the Anagapesism band, her dreams take a turn when she leaves the group to pursue a nursing career, wanting to find a solid route that will eventually validate her. Having North Barrinuevo beside her, offering her the support and understanding she's been yearning for, is a blessing, as she discovers her voice, the importance of self-love, and the courage to break free from the chains of expectation. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Can be read as a standalone story. • NOW A PUBLISHED BOOK • Available in National Book Store and Fully Booked, also in Precious Pages Bookstore's Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok shop. Highest Rankings: #1 Psychological, 1 Suspense, #1 Plottwist, #1 Investigation, #1 Mystery-Thriller, #1 Detective, #1 Killings, #1 Law, #1 Lawyer, #1 R18 PUBLISHED: May 21, 2022 COMPLETED: September 11, 2022 *** DOCTOR-ATTORNEY Xalvien Vouganville--matalino, maginoo, at may tinatagong sikreto. Sikat sa pagiging mabait, walang kadungis-dungis, at pinakamamahal na psychiatrist ng bayan. Kapalit ng pangarap na makapagsulat sa front page ng kanilang dyaryo, nautusan ang matapang at walang inaatrasang reporter na si Fiorisce Lavandula na hanapan ng dumi ang malinis na imahe ng doktor. With a notebook in hand and a pen over her ear, Fiorisce wouldn't hesitate to chase after criminals and expose their evil deeds. Ngunit bakit nang madiskubre ang pinakatatagong sikreto ni Dr. Xalvien, ay tila gusto pa niyang alagaan at protektahan ito?

In the midst of solving mysteries and exploring their undeniable chemistry, Fifteen Salustiana is determined to help Xildius Vouganville confront his dark past and embrace the light once more. As they uncover the truth behind every crime, she must also seek the truth behind Xildius's fears. *** Desperate for money, Fifteen Salustiana takes a job as the personal assistant to the enigmatic Xildius Vouganville, or XV, a genius professor living in the eerie mansion of Villa Vouganville. XV, a master of anatomy and psychology, solves crimes from the shadows, haunted by a dark past that keeps him from stepping into the sunlight. Fifteen becomes XV's eyes and ears in the outside world, venturing out to gather clues and solve crimes. As they work together, she finds herself drawn to XV's brilliance and vulnerability. The more time they spend together, the more she realizes her feelings for him are growing stronger. Will Fifteen be able to help XV step out of the shadows and into the light, or will their love be consumed by the darkness? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.

X, the green-eyed handsome boy who hangs around Quiapo, Manila, is the suitor of Rita. She believes her future is uncertain if she ends up with him as he is homeless and unemployed until she realizes she's wrong. X is a good and responsible guy who really loves her and is willing to do anything for her-yet, she breaks his heart, despite all... RNS#3 A novel by Jamille Fumah

Jesusa, a homeless girl in Quiapo, Manila, luckily caught the eyes of Damon Montemayor, a young boy who happens to be from a prestigious family. Her life has changed from that moment on. She's indebted to him and greatly appreciates his clan's support and help. Her gratitude, though is not enough for him - as he wants her heart more than anything. #BOSNewWorld1

ONLY THE FIRST 9 CHAPTERS ARE AVAILABLE. ***** An enslaved champion in the bloodsport of battleboxing, Imalroc has fought for years to try and regain his freedom. But when his fighting contract passes into the hands of Rerdas Toriem, a disgraced noble guarding a dangerous secret, Imalroc finds himself grappling with feelings that both bewilder and upset him. The two men couldn't be more different, but to avoid a political noose, an enemy empire, and a mysterious disease that threatens to upturn everything they know, they must find a way to overcome their conflicting alliances in the hope of securing freedom, safety, and a chance at something more than friendship. [[word count: 200,000-250,000 words]]

Azima Rousseau, a demon hunter destined to save her world from the denizens of the Underworld, has to venture through the Seven Levels of Hell in order to face its Prince and close the rift between their worlds once and for all. ***** Ever since her eighteenth birthday, Azima Rousseau knew she would die battling the forces of Hell just as her mother had, and every other Rousseau before her. So when her destiny delivers her to Death's door, it is not the Devil who answers, but the Demon Prince Malecoda. Instead of ending her fated existence as his sworn enemy, he decides to bind her into a pact that challenges not only the intensity of her will to survive but also the integrity of her soul to persevere. Together they soon discover who the monsters truly are- Azima's own people. [[ 2021 WATTYS SHORTLIST ]] ---------- Cover designed by Stefanie Saw

Welcome to the Empire. Where the Prophecy is law, and betrayal is the only way to survive it. ***** Two thousand years ago, the Prophecy of Fire and Light foretold the coming of the Queen Empress who would lead the Empire into a time of peace and tranquility. But instead of the coming of a prosperous world, a forbidden love for the Empress waged a war that ravaged the land, creating a chasm between the factions, raising the death toll of innocent lives until the final, bloody battle. Centuries later, Alexandra, a twenty-two-year-old barista living in Boston, is taken to an unfamiliar realm of mystery and magic where her life is threatened by Reylor, its banished Lord Steward. She crosses paths with Treyan, the arrogant and seductive Crown Prince of the Empire, and together they discover how their lives, and their love, are so intricately intertwined by a Prophecy set in motion so many years ago. Alex, now the predestined Queen Empress Alexstrayna, whose arrival was foretold by the Annals of the Empire, controls the fate of her new home as war rages between the Crown Prince and Lord Steward. Either choice could tear her world apart as she attempts to keep the Empire's torrid history from repeating itself. In a realm where betrayal and revenge will be as crucial to her survival as love and honor, Alex must discover whether it is her choice - or her fate - that determines how she survives the Empire's rising conflicts. [[ 2016 WATTYS WINNER ]] ------------------- BOOK ONE OF THE EMPIRE SAGA This is a FREE STORY with PAID BONUS CONTENT ------------------- Cover by Fay Lane

Disowned and nearly killed by her own family, she's left to pick up the pieces of her shattered life. The pain of her mate's rejection still lingers, his words cutting deep into her soul. Haunted by the past, she flees her pack, seeking refuge from the hurtful words and actions of those she once called family. But fate has other plans. Someone finds her, and love blossoms in the most unexpected way. Sparks fly between them, and for the first time, she feels seen and loved. Yet, she's skeptical of the notion of a "second chance mate" - it sounds too good to be true. As she navigates her feelings for this new person, she's torn between the love she's always wanted and the pain of her past. Will she take a chance on this new love, or will she return to her former pack and the mate who rejected her? Can she find redemption and happiness, or will she be forever trapped in a cycle of hurt and rejection?